The Shade Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Shade Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5DE |
| Phone | 01353886880 |
| Reference Number | 139555 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 253 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.75%
Girls: 46.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 3 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 6 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.6% |
| White, Other | 13.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| African | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-11-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-15 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-01-29 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-04-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Weatheralls Primary School
Pratt Street, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5BH |
1.15 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Sand Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AA |
1.66 miles |
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Little Thetford CofE Primary School
Green Hill, Little Thetford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3HD |
3.39 miles |
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Isleham Church of England Primary School
Malting Lane, Isleham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5RZ |
3.77 miles |
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Fordham CofE Primary School
Isleham Road, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5NL |
3.99 miles |
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Stretham Community Primary School
Wood Lane, Stretham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3JN |
4.32 miles |
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Spring Meadow Infant School
High Barns, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4RB |
4.43 miles |
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Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
High Barns, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4RB |
4.46 miles |
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Ely St John's Community Primary School
St John's Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3BW |
4.61 miles |
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Lantern Community Primary School
Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2WL |
4.8 miles |
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Isle of Ely Primary School
School Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2FG |
4.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Soham Village College
Sand Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AA |
1.55 miles |
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King's Ely
Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DB |
4.19 miles |
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Highfield Ely Academy
Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1BD |
4.63 miles |
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Ely College
Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SH |
4.81 miles |